Revathi Siva Kumar – Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

A photo of old Malleswaram market taken on September 5, 2013. Pic: Shree D N

Smart City plan and Malleshwaram Market redevelopment: What’s going on?

July 9, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

Malleshwaram Market is high value real estate land. But developing it needs a lot of money. Will the Smart City Plan develop it as part of its project?

What does Rs 1,700 crore ‘Smart City’ plan for Bengaluru involve?

June 22, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

Bengaluru is finally becoming a “Smart City” – but what does it mean? Which areas will get covered, which projects will get implemented?

I am accessible to people, says Sathish Reddy

May 9, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

Satish Reddy says INC MLAs get more money than the MLAs from other parties. He squeezes in some time for a very short interview.

What you can do when politicians try to influence votes with freebies

April 6, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

Web pages, mobile applications, phone – use any of them. Election Commission wants you to report electoral malpractice to its team of officials, because, by cracking the whip, violations can be limited.

New trains bring hopes of faster commute in Bengaluru

March 15, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

Eight new trains have brought joy to the rail commuters in Bengaluru, making the commute between a few stations faster than any other mode. Know more about these trains.

New act could leave lakes of Bengaluru in lurch

March 7, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

The government of Karnataka has come up with Tank Development Act which, in its current form, could be detrimental to the cause of protecting and rejuvenating lakes.

Here’s where you can get air quality data for Bengaluru

February 21, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

Bengaluru’s air quality has been worsening over the years. But there are also a number of eager beavers trying to track air pollutants and find solutions.

Here’s how Bengaluru will cut transport emissions in future

February 6, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

150 electric buses. A fleet of 300 electric cars, and many E-rickshaws Transport scenario in Bengaluru looks bright and green, with more and more electric vehicles in the offing.

What you can do to find a home for the homeless

January 17, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

If you find destitutes, mentally unwell people or children wandering on the streets, you need to take a few steps to ensure their safety.

Revised Master Plan-2031: Revisions only – neither mastery nor planning?

January 11, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

What does revised master plan have in it? Is it progressive or just an extension of the old plan? Here’s a curation of views on RMP 2031.

BBMP plans for LED street lights, yet again. What’s different now?

December 29, 2017 Revathi Siva Kumar

BBMP hopes to save Rs 8 crores per month through LED streetlights. This isn’t the first time – BBMP has been talking about LED lights for a long time now. What’s the plan now?

Is fogging hiding the real issue behind city’s mosquito menace?

December 19, 2017 Revathi Siva Kumar

People demand fogging when they see mosquitoes. And BBMP does it in some places. But is it really useful? Does it kill all types of mosquitoes? Does it help control dengue?